Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by an alteration of kidney functions for more than three months. Its clinical symptoms are insidious and nonspecific, often leading to delayed diagnosis and disease progression to advanced stages. Its prevalence remains underest...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i2518
Marie Paula Apsa Dione, Khadim diop, Pascale Ndongo Njock, Dieng Yaye Dior, Kane Awa, Béatrice laeticia chendjou, Ndeye Fatou Sow, Christiane martine Niola Sarr, Mame Téné Ndiaye, Papa Moctar Faye, Amadou Lamine Fall & Ousmane Ndiaye·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Infantile hemangiomas (IH) are benign vascular tumors characterized by endothelial cell proliferation. Most IH are small and regress spontaneously without requiring treatment. However, depending on their size or location, some IH can cause significant complications, particularly...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i2515
Scrub typhus is a multisystem infection that can mimic surgical and other infectious conditions, and delayed recognition may lead to fatal outcomes. We report a 14-year-old girl who presented with features suggestive of an acute abdomen, including abdominal pain, vomiting, loose...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i2516
Marie Paula Apsa Dione, Babacar Niang, Rokhaya Diagne, Kane Awa, Aminata Mbaye, Béatrice laeticia chendjou, Ndeye Astou Diop, Ndeye Fatou Sow, Ibrahima Diop, Mame Awa Ndao, Amadou Sow, Papa Moctar Faye, Amadou Lamine Fall & Ousmane Ndiaye·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Progressive ossifying fibrodysplasia (FOP) is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by congenital abnormalities of the big toe and progressive ectopic ossification. It is marked by the formation of extraskeletal bone and is considered a fundamental disorder of o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i2514
Chukwuma J. Okafor, Harith Juma Said, Rodolfo Isidro Bosch Bayard, Diane Millo Martin, Fat-hiya Abdallah Said & Amaya Blanco del Frade·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Introduction: Malnutrition remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in low and middle-income countries. Suboptimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, often driven by limited caregiver knowledge, financial barriers, and inadequate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i2513
Background: The aortic–thoracic ratio (ATR) is a simple radiographic index that relates aortic size to thoracic cavity width and may assist in recognizing abnormal aortic enlargement in children. Normative ATR data for African paediatric populations are scarce. Objective: To esta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1512
Maiga B, Traoré B, Traoré K, Sacko K, Dembélé A, Diarra M, Cissé M, Traoré F, Diakité AA, D, Touré A, Togo P, Doumbia A, Coulibaly O, Coulibaly A, Konaté D, Koné I, Dicko F, Sylla M & Togo B.·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2026
Introduction: Seizures are the most common neurological emergency in paediatrics and are often the subject of heated debate in terms of their aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. There are numerous causes of seizures, including infectious, metabolic, toxic and traumatic conditions...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1511
Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and primarily affects the lungs. It is defined as multifocal tuberculosis (MFT) when at least two non-contiguous extrapulmonary sites are involved, with or without pulmonary involveme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1509
Background: Accurate diagnosis of Urinary tract infection depends on obtaining a reliable urine sample. However, urine collection in precontinent infants is challenging. The Quick-Wee method, which uses suprapubic cutaneous stimulation has emerged as a non-invasive alternative. A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2026/v16i1510